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Foundation crack (imgdrop.io)
submitted 3 days ago by neomachino@lemmy.world to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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How bad is this crack? I just noticed it today but I assume it's been there a while and happened after an earth earthquake we had a few months ago.

Is this something I can just fill in with mortar and keep an eye on?

I plan on reaching out to our insurance company to see if they'll pay for it but if not we're pretty strapped for cash at the moment.

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[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 8 points 3 days ago (3 children)

That just looks like weathering. I have some similar cracks (... that I really do need to get to sooner or later...), it just needs repointed to prevent further water intrusion (take out the old mortar and put new mortar in).

I would not bother your insurance company with this.

[–] neomachino@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That's a huge relief. The stairstep pattern following the big crack had me worried.

Thank you so much!

[–] HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Not OP, nor a builder.

Why not get a professional to take a look? Cost would be nothing compared to the potential risk and peace of mind.

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